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Stand out in the workplace with this unique certificate!

The cross-disciplinary certificate in Digital Health equips you to lead in the evolving field of health information management. As digital systems play an increasingly vital role in patient care, this certificate explores the societal implications, practical applications, and emerging challenges in digital health and health informatics. You will gain hands-on experience in database design, user needs analysis, Electronic Health Records (EHRs), information system management, and evidence-based decision-making.

This certificate can be completed as part of current York undergraduate degree studies (concurrent certificate) or as a stand-alone credential (consecutive certificate) if you have previously completed an accredited university degree or college diploma and meet minimum requirements for admission.

Courses are delivered in-person. The program can typically be completed within one to two years, depending on your course load.

What You’ll learn

Acquire theoretical and applied knowledge in information management, digital health solutions, and interoperable health systems to support modern, data-driven healthcare environments. You will develop skills in Python programming, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and data analysis to create, query, and analyze healthcare data effectively. Explore key topics such as eHealth, health technology assessment, and user-experience design to enhance patient care and streamline healthcare operations. Through hands-on learning, you will gain experience working with Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems and health databases, preparing you to tackle real-world healthcare challenges.

Eligibility Criteria, Admissions Requirements, and Application Process

Further details on this certificate, eligibility and admissions requirements, application process, and more are available on the Digital Health website.